Contents

Objectives

Group Size

Materials

Long (20 – 50 ft) Rope

Blindfolds for every person

Set Up

None

Directions

The team forms a circle with arms outstretched, drops hands and sits down. Team members
put blindfolds on. Facilitator places the rope in the middle of the circle. The group is
instructed to form perfect square with each team member holding on to the rope. No team
member can let go of the rope. When group members feel the task is completed, they can
take off the blindfolds to check the results.

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Debrief Questions

How did you work together?

What was challenging?

Variations

Mute people randomly

Follow up by asking for a triangle or other shapes

Give members time to come up with a plan before putting on blindfolds, then after blindfolds are in place, members may not speak or use verbal signals